As spring arrives in the UK, so does the start of bee swarming season—a natural and fascinating part of a honeybee colony’s lifecycle. If you spot a large cluster of buzzing bees in your garden, on a tree, or even on a lamppost, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know…
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Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need
Yesterday morning, Friday, Christine Sofianos of Forge Cottages in Limpsfield found a very groggy Tree Bumblebee queen in her garden and gave it sustenance to help it on its way. The warm weather is bringing out the Bumblebees from hibernation, but they still struggle with the cold mornings. Continue reading “Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need”